Florida condo statute guides
One statute section per post. Source quote first, plain-English walk-through second, citation always. No legal advice. Each post helps condo boards and unit owners find the Chapter 718 text they need.
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Board member certification: what new condo directors must do within 90 days
June 27, 2026 · chapter-718, elections, board, certification, education
Florida requires newly elected condo board members to certify they have read the governing documents or complete an approved education course within 90 days. Here is the requirement from s. 718.112(2)(d).
Condo records requests: the 10-day clock your board needs to know
June 25, 2026 · chapter-718, records, unit-owner-rights, board, compliance
Florida gives condo associations 10 business days to respond to a written records request. Late responses trigger a rebuttable presumption and potential $50/day penalties. Here is what s. 718.111(12) says.
Reserve funding after Surfside: what changed for Florida condo boards
June 23, 2026 · chapter-718, reserves, surfside, budget, board
The Florida legislature removed the ability to waive reserves for structural components after the Surfside collapse. Here is what s. 718.112(2)(f) now requires and how it affects your budget.
Milestone inspections for Florida condos: is your building due?
June 20, 2026 · chapter-718, milestone, inspection, board, structural
Florida requires condominium buildings 3 stories or higher to complete a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 if within 3 miles of the coast). Here is the framework from s. 553.899.
SIRS explained: what Florida condo boards need to know about structural reserve studies
June 18, 2026 · chapter-718, sirs, reserves, board, surfside
Florida now requires condominium buildings 3 stories or higher to complete a structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) every 10 years. Here is the statutory framework from s. 718.112(2)(g) and what it means for your budget.
HB 913 website requirements for Florida condos: what must be posted
June 15, 2026 · chapter-718, website, hb913, board, compliance
Effective January 1, 2026, Florida condominium associations with 25 or more units must maintain a website with specific documents posted. Here is the checklist from s. 718.111(12)(g) and what boards need to do.
Condo board meeting notice: the 48-hour posting rule under F.S. 718.112
June 12, 2026 · chapter-718, meetings, notice, board, compliance
Florida condo boards must post meeting notices at least 48 continuous hours before any board meeting. Here is the rule from s. 718.112(2)(c) and common mistakes boards make.
Condo assessment collection and liens: what F.S. 718.116 says
June 10, 2026 · chapter-718, assessments, liens, collections, board
Florida condo associations have a statutory lien on each unit for unpaid assessments. Here is the collection process, notice requirements, and lien priority under s. 718.116.
Condo fines and hearings: the due process chain under F.S. 718.303
June 8, 2026 · chapter-718, fines, hearings, due-process, board
Florida condo associations must follow a specific hearing procedure before imposing fines. Here is the due process chain from s. 718.303, including the committee requirement and fine limits.
Condo board elections: eligibility, notice, and voting under F.S. 718.112
June 5, 2026 · chapter-718, elections, voting, quorum, board
Florida condo board elections have specific rules for candidate eligibility, notice, voting procedures, and quorum. Here is the framework from s. 718.112(2)(d).
Condo insurance requirements: what the association must carry under F.S. 718.111(11)
June 3, 2026 · chapter-718, insurance, common-elements, board, unit-owner
Florida condo associations have specific insurance obligations for common elements and association property. Here is the framework from s. 718.111(11) and the line between association and unit owner coverage.
Condo rental restrictions: what F.S. 718.110(13) says about leasing
June 1, 2026 · chapter-718, leasing, rentals, unit-owner-rights, board
Florida condo associations can restrict unit rentals, but the rules depend on when the restriction was adopted and when the unit was purchased. Here is the framework from s. 718.110(13).
Common element alterations: what requires a 75% vote under F.S. 718.113
May 28, 2026 · chapter-718, common-elements, alterations, voting, board
Material alterations to condo common elements generally require approval by 75% of total voting interests. Here is the framework from s. 718.113 and what counts as a material alteration.